MCGHealth Cardiovascular Center
... Echocardiograms, including special stress and trans-esophageal echocardiograms in a lab that is accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for Accreditation of Echocardiology Laboratories (ICAEL). Stress and nuclear stress tests Electrocardiograms Doppler (Venous and Carotid) Holter Monitors Event a ...
... Echocardiograms, including special stress and trans-esophageal echocardiograms in a lab that is accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for Accreditation of Echocardiology Laboratories (ICAEL). Stress and nuclear stress tests Electrocardiograms Doppler (Venous and Carotid) Holter Monitors Event a ...
cardiology services and directory of consultant cardiologists
... coronary angiography to cardiac MRI with and without stress perfusion. Cardiac MRI or its recommended term, cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has emerged as a specialised and powerful diagnostic test for cardiac diseases of the myocardium once the technical pitfalls of imaging a moving organ h ...
... coronary angiography to cardiac MRI with and without stress perfusion. Cardiac MRI or its recommended term, cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has emerged as a specialised and powerful diagnostic test for cardiac diseases of the myocardium once the technical pitfalls of imaging a moving organ h ...
Hemodynamic changes in a pregnant patient with congenitally
... The exact etiology of this disease remains unclear. However, some risk factors such as gestational diabetes, maternal use of antiepileptic drugs, environmental pollution and hereditary factors have been associated with this disease. CCGTA can remain asymptomatic for a long period even lifetime and i ...
... The exact etiology of this disease remains unclear. However, some risk factors such as gestational diabetes, maternal use of antiepileptic drugs, environmental pollution and hereditary factors have been associated with this disease. CCGTA can remain asymptomatic for a long period even lifetime and i ...
Cardiac Assessment
... Chest symmetrical with no visible pulsations, masses, heaves, or scars. No tenderness from palpation of anterior and posterior thorax. No thrills. The abdominal aorta is not enlarged to palpation and there are no bruits. Apical pulse 2+, regular, 64 B/M. Positive S1 and S2. No murmurs, rubs, gallops ...
... Chest symmetrical with no visible pulsations, masses, heaves, or scars. No tenderness from palpation of anterior and posterior thorax. No thrills. The abdominal aorta is not enlarged to palpation and there are no bruits. Apical pulse 2+, regular, 64 B/M. Positive S1 and S2. No murmurs, rubs, gallops ...
Concealed post-infarction left ventricular rupture
... where there was a paucity of clinical evidence for myocardial infarction, and in which the clinical signs and conflicting data derived from the investigative protocol suggested a complex thoracic aortic dissection. In retrospect, the potentially hazardous left ventriculogram was most suggestive of t ...
... where there was a paucity of clinical evidence for myocardial infarction, and in which the clinical signs and conflicting data derived from the investigative protocol suggested a complex thoracic aortic dissection. In retrospect, the potentially hazardous left ventriculogram was most suggestive of t ...
Prenatal closure of the ductus arteriosus
... Zurich, Cardiology Unit (FM), University Children‘s Hospital Zurich, Department of Obstetrics (BE), University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland ...
... Zurich, Cardiology Unit (FM), University Children‘s Hospital Zurich, Department of Obstetrics (BE), University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland ...
Recent Advances in Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging
... in the realm of measuring fractional flow reserve (FFR) from angiography. This has been studied in several multi-center trials recently such as NXT [21] and PLATFORM [22]. These have shown ...
... in the realm of measuring fractional flow reserve (FFR) from angiography. This has been studied in several multi-center trials recently such as NXT [21] and PLATFORM [22]. These have shown ...
A young oligosymptomatic male patient with right atrial myxoma who
... Myxomas usually are developing very slowly and the symptoms can be grouped into systemic and symptoms associated with the hemodynamic abnormalities of the heart. In about 1/3 of patients with cardiac myxoma occur non-specific general symptoms such as weakness, fever, weight loss, joint pains. Sympto ...
... Myxomas usually are developing very slowly and the symptoms can be grouped into systemic and symptoms associated with the hemodynamic abnormalities of the heart. In about 1/3 of patients with cardiac myxoma occur non-specific general symptoms such as weakness, fever, weight loss, joint pains. Sympto ...
Rheumatic involvement of all four cardiac valves - Heart
... doming aortic valve (A) and thickened mitral valve (B). AO, aorta; LV, left ventricle; PE, pericardial effusion; RV, right ventricle. ...
... doming aortic valve (A) and thickened mitral valve (B). AO, aorta; LV, left ventricle; PE, pericardial effusion; RV, right ventricle. ...
Incidental finding of a large pulmonary valve fibroelastoma: A case
... myocardial infarction or pulmonary embolus. Therefore, its location as well as size and mobility determine potential risks and complications. Even though the majority of cases are asymptomatic because of their potential for life threatening complications, current literature suggests that even small ...
... myocardial infarction or pulmonary embolus. Therefore, its location as well as size and mobility determine potential risks and complications. Even though the majority of cases are asymptomatic because of their potential for life threatening complications, current literature suggests that even small ...
Giant Right Atrium: A Rare Form of Congenital Heart Disease
... as the causative mechanism. The clinical presentation varies but is frequently an incidental finding detected on the chest radiography done for routine evaluation or during the evaluation of the atrial fibrillation. Approximately 50% of the patients are asymptomatic at the time of the diagnosis. The ...
... as the causative mechanism. The clinical presentation varies but is frequently an incidental finding detected on the chest radiography done for routine evaluation or during the evaluation of the atrial fibrillation. Approximately 50% of the patients are asymptomatic at the time of the diagnosis. The ...
Valve Sparing Surgery for Papillary Fibroelastoma of the Aortic Valve
... the papillary surface.5 The matrix consists of proteoglycans, elastic fibers, and rarely spindle cells. The fibrinous matrix is the hallmark of this tumor. Clinically, most CPF are found incidentally at the time of cardiac investigation for unrelated problem, or at autopsy. 3 The most common clinica ...
... the papillary surface.5 The matrix consists of proteoglycans, elastic fibers, and rarely spindle cells. The fibrinous matrix is the hallmark of this tumor. Clinically, most CPF are found incidentally at the time of cardiac investigation for unrelated problem, or at autopsy. 3 The most common clinica ...
Pericardial Disease: Review Questions
... Which of the following tests would provide the most useful information to arrive at a prompt diagnosis? (A) Chest radiograph (B) Computed tomography (C) Magnetic resonance imaging (D) 2-D echocardiography with Doppler (E) Ventilation/perfusion scan ...
... Which of the following tests would provide the most useful information to arrive at a prompt diagnosis? (A) Chest radiograph (B) Computed tomography (C) Magnetic resonance imaging (D) 2-D echocardiography with Doppler (E) Ventilation/perfusion scan ...
For Referring Physicians to ACHD Program
... defects, valvular abnormalities, endocarditis, and stroke. Acquired heart disease (i.e. coronary artery disease) is also more common in the ACHD population. The result is that many patients will require additional heart surgeries, cardiac catheterizations, and other procedures. Still, most ACHD are ...
... defects, valvular abnormalities, endocarditis, and stroke. Acquired heart disease (i.e. coronary artery disease) is also more common in the ACHD population. The result is that many patients will require additional heart surgeries, cardiac catheterizations, and other procedures. Still, most ACHD are ...
A new vision on minimally invasive procedures
... the amount of X-ray that we used before. That means we can reduce the amount of radiation which is not only helpful for the patient, but also for the physician.” Why is echo so useful? Kühl says, “Echo provides a very detailed 3D view of the heart in real-time giving real 3D anatomical information. ...
... the amount of X-ray that we used before. That means we can reduce the amount of radiation which is not only helpful for the patient, but also for the physician.” Why is echo so useful? Kühl says, “Echo provides a very detailed 3D view of the heart in real-time giving real 3D anatomical information. ...
Emergency Cardiac Ultrasound: “Questions”
... Randazzo MR et al. Accuracy of emergency physician assessment of LV ejection fraction and central venous pressure using echocardiography. Acad Emerg Med 10:973-977, 2003 ...
... Randazzo MR et al. Accuracy of emergency physician assessment of LV ejection fraction and central venous pressure using echocardiography. Acad Emerg Med 10:973-977, 2003 ...
Case Report - Departamentos e GEs
... RA idiopathic dilation is a rare anomaly with etiology not yet defined. In most cases, the diagnosis is done in children, incidentally, from a chest X-ray with increased heart area. Rare cases have been reported of intrauterine1 RA idiopathic dilation or in patients with advanced age, in autopsy stu ...
... RA idiopathic dilation is a rare anomaly with etiology not yet defined. In most cases, the diagnosis is done in children, incidentally, from a chest X-ray with increased heart area. Rare cases have been reported of intrauterine1 RA idiopathic dilation or in patients with advanced age, in autopsy stu ...
Right atrial thrombus and its causes
... Mina M. Benjamin, MD, Aasim Afzal, MD, Themistokles Chamogeorgakis, MD, and Georges A. Feghali, MD ...
... Mina M. Benjamin, MD, Aasim Afzal, MD, Themistokles Chamogeorgakis, MD, and Georges A. Feghali, MD ...
Diastolic Heart Failure
... A. A large study of patients (n=4596) hospitalized with HF at a single institution over a 15 year period demonstrated that the percentage of patients who have a normal EF has increased over time B. This was the result of an increased number of admissions for HF with a normal EF; the number of admiss ...
... A. A large study of patients (n=4596) hospitalized with HF at a single institution over a 15 year period demonstrated that the percentage of patients who have a normal EF has increased over time B. This was the result of an increased number of admissions for HF with a normal EF; the number of admiss ...
Echocardiography - Eastern Washington University
... on the left. ECG is monitored during the procedure. Water-soluble gel is applied on the patient’s chest were the sound head will be placed. The procedure takes 20-45 minutes. ...
... on the left. ECG is monitored during the procedure. Water-soluble gel is applied on the patient’s chest were the sound head will be placed. The procedure takes 20-45 minutes. ...
Surgical treatment of cor triatriatum in a geriatric patient: A rare
... pressure 4 mmHg. Late pulmonary angiography showed membrane in the left atrium, with typical presentation of cor triatriatum (figure 3). The membrane had one fenestration. A pressure gradient of 9-10 mm Hg was measured, which was caused by the membrane between the left atrium and the left ventricle. ...
... pressure 4 mmHg. Late pulmonary angiography showed membrane in the left atrium, with typical presentation of cor triatriatum (figure 3). The membrane had one fenestration. A pressure gradient of 9-10 mm Hg was measured, which was caused by the membrane between the left atrium and the left ventricle. ...
- American Heart Journal
... Accurate localization of intracardiac foreign bodies is essentialfor satisfactory operative removal. In somecases, despite localization by angiography, foreign bodies have been impossible to locate at operation.1.3Intracardiac foreign bodiesmay be accurately localized by two-dimensionalechocardiogra ...
... Accurate localization of intracardiac foreign bodies is essentialfor satisfactory operative removal. In somecases, despite localization by angiography, foreign bodies have been impossible to locate at operation.1.3Intracardiac foreign bodiesmay be accurately localized by two-dimensionalechocardiogra ...
4 Decisions Driving Growth - Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
... Congestive heart failure G580 Heart Failure G58 Right heart failure G580-2 Acute congestive heart failure G5800 Acute heart failure G582 Congestive heart failure due to valvular disease G5804 Heart Failure with preserved ejection fraction G583 Left ventricular failure G581 Echocardiogram shows left ...
... Congestive heart failure G580 Heart Failure G58 Right heart failure G580-2 Acute congestive heart failure G5800 Acute heart failure G582 Congestive heart failure due to valvular disease G5804 Heart Failure with preserved ejection fraction G583 Left ventricular failure G581 Echocardiogram shows left ...
Echocardiography
Echocardiogram, often referred to as a cardiac echo or simply an echo, is a sonogram of the heart. (It is not abbreviated as ECG, an abbreviation for an electrocardiogram.) Echocardiography uses standard two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and Doppler ultrasound to create images of the heart.Echocardiography has become routinely used in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients with any suspected or known heart diseases. It is one of the most widely used diagnostic tests in cardiology. It can provide a wealth of helpful information, including the size and shape of the heart (internal chamber size quantification), pumping capacity, and the location and extent of any tissue damage. An echocardiogram can also give physicians other estimates of heart function such as a calculation of the cardiac output, ejection fraction, and diastolic function (how well the heart relaxes).Echocardiography can help detect cardiomyopathies, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, and many others. The use of Stress Echocardiography may also help determine whether any chest pain or associated symptoms are related to heart disease. The biggest advantage to echocardiography is that it is noninvasive (doesn't involve breaking the skin or entering body cavities) and has no known risks or side effects.Not only can an echocardiogram create ultrasound images of heart structures, but it can also produce accurate assessment of the blood flowing through the heart by Doppler echocardiography, using pulsed or continuous wave Doppler ultrasound. This allows assessment of both normal and abnormal blood flow through the heart. Color Doppler as well as spectral Doppler is used to visualize any abnormal communications between the left and right side of the heart, any leaking of blood through the valves (valvular regurgitation), and to estimate how well the valves open (or do not open in the case of valvular stenosis). The Doppler technique can also be used for tissue motion and velocity measurement, by Tissue Doppler echocardiography.Echocardiography was also the first ultrasound subspecialty to use intravenous contrast. (See Contrast Echocardiography)Echocardiography is performed by cardiac sonographers, cardiac physiologists (UK) or doctors trained in echocardiography.